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"Lonely, I'm sure." Friendship was important to Eve, but was friendship as important to Seth? His gaze was distant, for a moment, and then he looked as if he had never left. He didn't clarify the matter, and instead continued their dance.

"Let's hope your venture goes well." Their dance ended a few moments later, Seth releasing his young escort on the side - where the tables were located. There was a great deal of people there. Including some mothers whose hands swished their fans open, and began to belittle Seth's appearance. "So disgraceful.." They murmured, their words carrying over to Eve. Seth wondered how she would react? Their opinions didn't bother him, but As Eve's escort, there was the possibility that she might have been ashamed of the older male.

And leaving her on the side was infinitely safer than the dance floor. She could take the opportunity to talk with her friends, or dance with any of her friends. It was safer than leaving her on the dance floor, a crowded spectacle when some old man might pick up the young girl. Seth was familiar with such events, and that was very likely. Seconds after, a balding male with a smirk had made a step in their direction - Seth's cold stare stopped him in his tracks. "Be careful of who dances with you next."

Aside from some obligatory dances, the male didn't seem as if he would be recipient to dancing any further. Time out on the balcony sounded just about right, Seth was craving some fresh air.

But he did relent, as Eve's escort, finishing with "..I can take you out to see the gardens sometime later?" She looked as if she would enjoy the gardens, which were now open to viewing.

Seth smiled, a smile filled with fond regard for the younger female, and shook his head. "You'd be surprised to what depths I've fallen to." His matter-of-fact tone, and the way it was delivered without any usual disappointment that would have accompanied such statements meant that Seth didn't care about the issue. He merely hadn't wanted Eve, an innocent bystander, affected by what he chose to do.

"Eve..." A warning voice, but that probably wouldn't deter the enthusiastic girl. He let himself be dragged (most reluctantly!), and if his time were left to him, the older male would have probably spent the entire time in a corner of the ballroom or patio drinking some juice or other type of beverage. He wasn't really the type of person who was interested in expanding his repertoire when it came to people. But he was led towards where those girls who had accompanied Jada, or otherwise known as her court sat. Well, as long as she wasn't introducing him to the barbies of the court, he supposed that he could tolerate a bit of introductions.

"I've been doing this since I was little... My grandfather used to sweep me away for at least one dance at every occasion." Even if her mother had been 'outcast' from the family it seemed that her parents had seen a granddaughter as a second chance, lavishing her with the same sort of treatment she would have received had she always been amongst them.

Her focus remained on her dance partner for a moment before she let her eyes drift, taking in the various scenes as they twirled together. People watching was always a source of amusement at events such as these; sitting back and making up stories about what select groups could be saying, commenting on the usual gossip of who was with who... And yet it was one particular person that caught her eye, bringing a smile to her face.

When the song ended she curtsied politely to Oddy, smiling brightly as she took him by the arm so that she could lead him over to the table where Gabby was sitting. "Come on... There's someone else I'd like you to meet. I promise it won't be as painful as meeting my parents."

When Howl approached with Calintha, Fallon smiled wider. "Good evening, Howl. It's nice to see you too." They had only met briefly, but his immaculate manners left a good impression. Her smile warmed to see Calintha, a good friend. "My, my, Cali -- that dress of yours is gorgeous. I wonder how you ever found it." She laughed and then stepped to the side to give the two newcomers more space. It didn't hurt that this brought her closer to Adira.

Fallon would have let Adira touch the lace of her dress. She didn't like anyone to touch her things, but for Adira, she could make an exception. "Thank you," she said. A waiter passed by, and Fallon plucked a glass of pink juice from his tray. It was the strawberry juice that Jada had served them the night before. She sipped lightly on the edge of the glass, eying Adira over its crystal rim.

"I'm not sure what Jada's father does, actually -- aside from make money." Talk about Jada, but fish for more information about Adira; it was a plan. "My father is an engineer, not a businessman. His money comes from his innovations, mostly with microchips. He's been doing something with holograms lately, but honestly it just goes over my head." Fallon tilted the glass to her lips again, sipped. "He's still living in France so I don't hear as much about his projects anymore." Fallon interjected snippets of her life into the conversation, watching Adira as casually as she could manage. Once her interests were piqued, Fallon liked to entrench herself in the object of that interest to test its feasibility and strength.

As if on cue, Jada swept up to the table with Audrey trailing at her side. "Miss Chamberlyn, your crystal sequins are blinding," she said, holding up a hand as if to shield her eyes. Then she leaned in and whispered, "Best be careful around some of your suitors. They're old enough to be blinded." A smirk touched her lips, but vanished quickly as she straightened to include the whole of the group in the conversation.

Gabbie's disposition went unnoticed until she scared off the man asking her to dance. On one hand, Fallon admired the conviction. On the other, she thought it was a bit rude. Was Gabbie annoyed? She seemed in good spirits before Audrey left to get Jada. Had Fallon said something wrong? The minor tremor of unease was quickly forgotten. Fallon believed she had done the right thing for Audrey and was, therefore, correct in the matter. When a girl Fallon did not know approached, Gabbie seemed to brighten back up. All was well.

Cordelia released Oddy's arm so that she could lean down to embrace Gabbie as though she had known the girl forever, giving her a squeeze as she let their cheeks touch long enough that she could whisper. "... You should have told me you were going to be here. I would have tried to find you sooner."

Then she straightened out, slipping her arm through her escort's once more. "Gabbie, allow me to formally introduce you to Erik Corlione, known amongst friends and family as Oddy." While it still seemed a bit strange strange to her calling him that, as odd as it was to call Demetri 'Demy' or Zac 'Z', it was becoming more familiar and it was most certainly said with a fondness.

She tugged lightly on his arm, forcing him to lean down so that she could whisper in his ear. "She's the one I told you about; the girl who was at the park too..."

After that was said she straightened out, attempting propriety once more. "I didn't mean to intrude on your group, but..." She shrugged lightly as though it were nothing, used to playing this game well enough. "... I thought it would be worth risking rudeness to check up on you."

"Surely you jest." She told him with a raised eyebrow, and although she didn't really give much thought to it, she didn't really believe it either. It was still his family, his social circle, what he had been born into, and it could never change. She didn't see how anyone would shun that away, especially their own family. How could family not be everything to Seth too, when he had seemed to antagonize over his mother's birthday present!

"I will not let you sulk in a corner." Eve said briskly. "I'd feel incredibly bad since I dragged you here and make you not have fun..." She would have went on to say that she would not let him label this event as boring, if they had not been interrupted by the pink-haired girl whom had suddenly bumped into her date. Perhaps Seth would be glad that this girl now had her attention. See, he knew quite a few others too! Even if it seemed that he kept bumping into girls he knew so far... did all high-class families like to introduce their kids to each other in hopes of matchmaking? That was definitely a thought she couldn't put past them, seeing how Szelem was treating Jada.

"Hi, I'm Eve Summers." She introduced herself after Serah had noticed her. Honestly, Eve was rather amused at how awkward the situation the other thought she was in. "What's this about kicking fairies?"

Jaimie, who'd lost himself in people watching and listening to the conversation, blinked as though he'd just woken up, and extended a hand to Oddy and Cordy, whoever got their first.
"Jaimie Leontyne." He introduced himself. Another rich family at the table then...at least by the black sheep side of its twins. He was definitely dressed more 'normally' for black tie than Oddy was, and blinked again, openly surprised by the outrageous vest and its rainbow streamers.
"That's one... wild vest." This was the nicest thing he could think to say about it. It definitely wasn't to his personal tastes.

Oddy beamed even more at Gabbie's wink, eating up every drop of conspiracy and loving it. "Thanks!" He took both Jaimie and Gabbie's comments as the most glowing reviews, even if one really wasn't, and seized Jaimie's hand for an enthusiastic shake. The fair haired Jaimie was, on his own slightly more effeminate of feature and long in finger, (again not as much as some) but compared to Oddy, he looked like a china doll who's fingers might snap off in Oddy's grip. Jaimie seemed to think so too, judging by his expression as Oddy pumped his hand by way of a greeting. "Yours is very..." He searched for a word. "Black."
If Jaimie's comment meant 'loud'...Oddys most definitely meant 'Boring'.

Laughing softly, Gabbie could only nod agreement and shrug eloquently.

"Well, I don't think hospital gowns flatter many people. And I am glad to see you decided not to drown yourself in homework for one night."

There was a gleam of understanding in Gabbie's eyes. They both knew where Cordy would have been if she hadn't come tot he party. Then, another grin as she reached out to pat Jaimie's hand with a sisterly affection.

"When you two aren't dancing, you can help keep the sharks in the water away from us."